St. Patrick's Day Parade
2025-03-17 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown St. Paul
March 17, noon. Downtown St. Paul.

Greatest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the nation! The parade starts at Rice Park (5th St & Market St) and ends near Mears Park (5th St & Sibley St), traveling along 5th Street. Find a map of the parade and parking options at stpatsmn.org/event-calendar/c0oplc8aaqttx1kwo6lveryy7lvzv5.

Happy St. Patty’s day featuring The Blarney-Stones
2025-03-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Mancini’s Char House
March 17, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Mancini’s Char House.

The Blarney-Stones, has a large repertoire of well-loved traditional songs and tunes. These are drawn from a broad selection of Irish, Scottish and Australian material. Blarney Stone’s sound is authentic, and refreshingly irreverent with a high level of audience participation encouraged. .

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Waldmann
2025-03-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Waldmann Brewing
March 10-17. Waldmann Brewing.
Waldmann has St. Patrick’s related events all weekend, with no cover charge and no green beer.

An Luan – March 10, 6-7:30pm
Willow Brae, with Laura MacKenzie & Andrea Stern on flute, whistle and Celtic harp, March 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
Center for Irish Music’s Advance Youth Ensemble, March 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
The McNordiques March 17, 6-7:30 p.m.

Learn more at waldmannbrewery.com.

The Care - A Puppet Performance for Adults
2025-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
March 21, 7:00 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. Free.
Join us for a puppet thriller performance for adults at the C.S.P.S. Hall!
Education, surveillance, cakes, and poison. Mrs. Moosh likes baking. She takes care of graves. She thinks children should not worry parents. Moosh, obedient worker, follows orders. There are many assignments in the town. The check is secret. Control is everywhere. Control is controlled. A puppet thriller with a crime plot and a quiz! Based on a novel by Ladislav Fuks.
Bio Masha (Marie Černíková, PhD), a Czech artist and performer, tells the story, sings, and makes music on electronic instruments. She created the production and the puppets. But who is the puppet and what to the machines really want? Who is controlling? Who cares? Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free due to a grant from the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago. Learn more at sokolmn.org/all-events.

Live @ the Square: The New Standards
2025-03-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Park Square Theater
March 21, 7:00 p.m. Park Square Theater. $45
Formed in 2005 as an off-shoot project between three Minneapolis-based musicians and friends, The New Standards has grown into a globe-spanning adventure – filling theaters and clubs around the world and spawning several CDs, videos, cartoons, and dance and theater projects that have charmed and delighted an ever-multiplying legion of faithful fans.Tickets and more at parksquaretheatre.org.

Muahahaha! - A Puppet Performance for Children and Teens
2025-03-22 12:00 - 14:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
March 22, Noon. C.S.P.S. Hall. Free.
Join us for a puppet adventure for children and teens at the C.S.P.S. Hall! Secrets, puppets, challenges, and songs. An adventure play for those who like to influence the plot. Not much is said in the mystery story because it is a search and investigation performance! Maybe the detective is a little scared. Maybe the detective just doesn’t understand! Bio Masha (Marie Černíková, PhD), a Czech artist and performer, tells the story, sings, and makes music on electronic instruments. She created the production and the puppets.
Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free due to a grant from the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago.
This is a bilingual performance. Learn more at sokolmn.org/all-events.

Bierstacheln 2025
2025-03-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Waldmann Brewing
March 22, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Waldmann Brewing.
Your eyes do not deceive—this beer is on FIRE! And we’ll flame yours too at our 6th Annual Bierstacheln (beer-poking), Saturday March 22, from 1-5pm on Waldmann’s outdoor biergarten. Beer-poking goes back centuries in German folklore—and it’s a ton of fun, especially when you use an authentic blacksmith forge like ours that fires our pokers to near welding temps. This year we’re poking a special event-released Bockbier, a rich tawny-lager that’s perfect for carmelizing. Plus, to commemorate your poke, you can take home a Waldmann glass tankard for only $10. Families, kids and kids-at-heart are all welcome (we’ve been known to poke a Coke too). The fun is outside, so dress for the weather! More info at waldmannbrewery.com.

Romanian Spring Traditions
2025-03-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center
Every Sunday in March, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.
Join us every Sunday in March from 1-3 pm, to learn about the March 1st tradition of Martisor, the legend of Baba Dochia and the significance of Mucenici, the pretzel made with walnut and honey. Learn more at hora-mn.org/2024/12/12/romanian-spring-traditions-2.

Joe Landsberger Presents: Origin Story
2025-03-24 18:30 - 20:00 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida St., St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
March 24, 6:30 p.m. West 7th Library. Free
Many West Enders know Joe Landsberger for his work for the West 7th neighborhood and his wealth of knowledge and history regarding this area. Joe has published a hyper-local book of history, Origin Story:Fort Road/West Seventh Street, the Township/City of Saint Paul, the Territory/State of Minnesota: Glacial Age Forward. Keystone and the St. Paul Public Library are sponsoring two “Meet the Author” events to showcase Joe and to discuss his research, his process, and the book that resulted from it. Joe will share stories from his book and discuss where we go from here!
Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 at the West 7th Community Center
Monday, March 24 at 6:30 at the West 7th Community Center
More information at sppl.bibliocommons.com/events/678be8088f2af5a85800b9d4.

Secret Warriors
2025-03-29 19:30 - 2025-04-19 22:00 | History Theatre
March 29-April 19. History Theatre. Free-$64.
This spring, History Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of Secret Warriors, a new drama by acclaimed playwright R.A. Shiomi. This production unveils the untold stories of Japanese American (Nisei) soldiers who trained at Minnesota’s Fort Snelling during World War II. Discover their compelling personal journeys and heartfelt love stories set against the backdrop of the war and the incarceration of their families. From the battlefields abroad to the struggles at home, this powerful play brings history to life through riveting storytelling and heartfelt performances. Get tickets and more details at historytheatre.com.

Sundays at Landmark: Urban Expedition: Guatemala
2025-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center
March 30, 1-3 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.
Guatemala’s cultural richness is showcased through its lively customs, art, and cuisine. Learn more at landmarkcenter.org/sundays-at-landmark.

Annual Battle Creek Prom Sale
2025-03-31 10:00 - 2025-04-05 20:00 | Battle Creek Rec Center
March 31-April 5. Battle Creek Rec. Center. Various Times.
Looking for your perfect Prom ‘fit’? We are hosting a prom shopping event at Battle Creek Recreation Center. All dresses and suits are under $5. Jewelry, shoes and ties also available. Donations for lightly used dresses, shoes, suit coats/pants, and accessories are still being accepted through March 28. Donations can be dropped off at Battle Creek Recreation Center during business hours or call 651-501-6347. The event will take place on select dates:

March 31, 4-8pm
April 2, 4-7pm
April 4, 10am-5pm
April 5, 10am-1pm

Learn more at mnsaintpaulweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=14649490.

Jewsish Family Services 9th Annual Celebration of Service
2025-04-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Mendakota Country Club
April 6, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Mendakota Country Club. $125.
Tickets are now on sale for the 9th Annual Celebration of Service, a fundraiser to benefit Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS), on Sunday, April 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights. Cocktails will begin at 5:00 with dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by the fundraiser program featuring auction and raffle items. This year’s event will support programs for elderly Russian speakers. Visit the JFS website at jfssp.org to learn more about these programs. Learn more and purchase your tickets at jfssp.org.

West 7th Transit Engagement Session
2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Highland Park Community Center
April 8, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Highland Community Center.
Residents are encouraged to visit stpaul.gov/West7 to review the concept and provide feedback, and attend any of the upcoming engagement sessions:

April 8, 6:30-8 p.m., Highland Community Center, 1978 Ford Parkway

April 9, 12-1 p.m., virtual (login information at stpaul.gov/west7)

April 10, 5-6:30 p.m., Palace Recreation Center, 781 Palace Avenue

Meetings will include a presentation about the project status, benefits, and what to expect. There will be a roundtable-style conversation where participants can provide feedback and ask questions. Learn more at stpaul.gov/west7.

Mean Girls
2025-04-08 19:30 - 2025-04-13 22:00 | Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
April 8-13. Ordway Center. $45-$160.
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. The musical is rated PG-13. Tickets and more information are available at ordway.org.

West 7th Transit Engagement Session
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
April 9, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Online.
Residents are encouraged to visit stpaul.gov/West7 to review the concept and provide feedback, and attend any of the upcoming engagement sessions:

April 8, 6:30-8 p.m., Highland Community Center, 1978 Ford Parkway

April 9, 12-1 p.m., virtual (login information at stpaul.gov/west7)

April 10, 5-6:30 p.m., Palace Recreation Center, 781 Palace Avenue

Meetings will include a presentation about the project status, benefits, and what to expect. There will be a roundtable-style conversation where participants can provide feedback and ask questions. Learn more at stpaul.gov/west7.

Rollerskating FUN Night
2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | El Rio Vista Recreation Center
April 9, 6-8 p.m. El Rio Vista Rec. Center.
Kids & Families – Dust of those skates & head on down to El Rio Vista to have some fun with the oldie but goodie activity. Most all roller rinks are closed these days, so let’s make this the new spot. If enough interest, we may do it more often. You are encouraged to bring your own roller-skates or inline skates if they have them. There will be some select sizes to borrow. Concessions for sale. stpaul.gov/news/spring-celebrations-events.

West 7th Transit Engagement Session
2025-04-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Palace Community Center
April 10, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Palace Recreation Center.
Residents are encouraged to visit stpaul.gov/West7 to review the concept and provide feedback, and attend any of the upcoming engagement sessions:

April 8, 6:30-8 p.m., Highland Community Center, 1978 Ford Parkway

April 9, 12-1 p.m., virtual (login information at stpaul.gov/west7)

April 10, 5-6:30 p.m., Palace Recreation Center, 781 Palace Avenue

Meetings will include a presentation about the project status, benefits, and what to expect. There will be a roundtable-style conversation where participants can provide feedback and ask questions. Learn more at stpaul.gov/west7.

Highland District Council Annual Meeting
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Summit Brewing
April 10, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Summit Brewing.
Join us on Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Summit Brewing (910 Montreal Circle) for Highland District Council’s (HDC’s) Annual Meeting. This event is an opportunity to learn about projects in the neighborhood and meet candidates running in HDC’s Board Member Election.

In addition to connecting with candidates, hear from representatives from city, county and state-led road and other public projects in Highland Park:

MnDOT: I35 bridge project over Shepard Road
Climate And Resiliency Plan
City of St Paul’s Riverview ABRT Engagement
Great River Passage Conservancy and the River Learning Center

Food will be provided and and beverages will be available for purchase.

The meeting will be streamed live on our Facebook page at facebook.com/HighlandDistrictCouncil (no Facebook account required).

Sokol Minnesota Friendly Friday Evenings Presents Vladislav Bláha in Concert
2025-04-11 19:00 - 22:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
April 11, 7 – 10 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. Free.
Join us on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for a concert by a renowned Czech guitarist.
About the Guitarist: Vláďa studied at the Brno Conservatoire, the F. Liszt College of Music in Weimar, and received the Doctor of Arts degree from the Academy of Music in Bratislava. He is a Professor of guitar at the Conservatoire and a Docent of Janáček Academy of Music in Brno. He has performed in Carnegie Hall and the Royal Festival Hall in England. Vláďa is a winner of numerous international guitar competitions, including in Volos, Esztergom, Kutná Hora, and Markneukirchen.
The concert is co-sponsored by the Czech & Slovak Cultural Center of Minnesota, Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota, and the Minnesota Guitar Society.
Learn more at sokolmn.org/all-events.

Terrarium Workshop
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Wandering Leaf Brewing
April 12, 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Wandering Leaf Brewing Company. $75.
Our terrarium classes are back at Wandering Leaf Brewing Company! This workshop is great for all levels of planters, whether you are a beginner or experienced. The beauty about terrariums is that you don’t need much of a green thumb to maintain them because they thrive in low light environments and are mostly self-sustaining ecosystems. The $75 cost covers all of the materials, plants, and you will receive 1 beer tokens that can be used during the class or redeemed at a later date. The token can also be used for non-alcoholic drinks. Space is limited, so sign up early! Learn more and register at wanderingleafbrewing.com/events.

Asian American Histories of the United States
2025-04-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Minnesota History Center
April 12, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Minnesota History Center. $15.
Award-winning historian Catherine Ceniza Choy’s Asian American Histories of the United States is a nearly 200-year history of Asian migration, labor, and community formation in the US. Reckoning with the surge in anti-Asian violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, Choy presents an urgent social history of the fastest growing group of Americans. Learn more and register at mnhs.org/events/2867.

Saturday Science Club
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Crosby Farm Regional Park
April 12, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Crosby Farm Park. Ages 14+. Free
Let’s get outside together and explore the world around us! Saturday Science Club is a monthly meetup for folks to get outside, explore, and learn about our incredible urban ecosystem. Each month we’ll look for wildlife and complete a mini bioblitz of life in the park. We’ll document what we find on iNaturalist and track changes in the world around us as the seasons change. Try to come every month to see what the entire year has to offer us. Have you wanted to participate in a community science project? This is it!
This program takes place outside. Please dress for the weather.
A smartphone with the iNaturalist app is encouraged, but certainly not required. Register at: bit.ly/saturdaysciencecrosby.

Pancake Breakfast, Craft and Koláče Bake Sale
2025-04-13 09:00 - 13:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
April 13, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall.
No reservations needed, public welcome! Enjoy pancakes (all you can eat), sausage, fruit cup, juice, and coffee. $10 adult, $6 children under 9, $30/family of 4 Koláče (apricot, cream cheese, poppy seed, prune, raspberry) $2 each Learn more at sokolmn.org/all-events.

Spring Fling
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Linwood Recreation Center
April 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Linwood Recreation Center. Free.
It’s Spring Time! Come on out & meet your neighbors. El Rio Vista, Linwood, Palace will together have a fun time for kids with games, music, demonstrations, information tables & more. Learn more at stpaul.gov/news/spring-celebrations-events.

MN350 & St. Paul Parks Earth Day Event
2025-04-19 12:00 - 15:00 | El Rio Vista Recreation Center
April 19, 12:00-3:00 p.m. El Rio Vista Rec. Center. Free.
Enjoy a free community meal, live entertainment, inspiring speakers, and family friendly activities such as earth day coloring pages, and planting your own seeds to take home and watch them grow. Free. Drop-In.
Join with neighbors to celebrate Planet Earth, raise voices for climate solutions, and connect with others working for a sustainable future at this Earth Day Event hosted by MN350 and St. Paul Parks. Learn more at mn350.org/earth-day-2025.

Spring Art Crawl at Union Depot
2025-04-25 10:00 - 2025-04-27 19:00 | Union Depot
April 25-27, Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 12-6 p.m. Union Depot. Free.

Ready to refresh your home or wardrobe? Shop local artists with a wide variety of options at Union Depot including painters, photographers, mixed media artists, jewelry designers and apothecary creators! Come support local makers and bring home a new piece of art.
If you go
Hours: Friday, April 25: 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, April 26: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, April 27: 12-6 p.m.
More info at uniondepot.org/event-calendar.

Sounds of Schmidt Music Festival at Spring Art Crawl
2025-04-25 12:00 - 2025-04-27 00:00 | White Squirrel Bar
April 25-27, various times and locations. Free

The Sounds of Schmidt Spring Art Crawl Music Festival is set to take the local music scene by storm. The festival showcases an incredible lineup of talent that spans all genres of the local music scene. This is a unique chance to discover new artists and support the local music community in several fun and vibrant venues.

This year’s Music Festival promises something for every music lover. Organizers have booked more than 50 performances highlighting genres like jazz, indie, punk, folk, country, dance, hard rock, hip hop and everything in between. The lineup includes an exciting array of solo acts, duos and bands, each bringing their unique sound to the stage.

The Music Festival will feature live performances at several venues along the W 7th Arts District in St. Paul, MN including: The White Squirrel, 974 W 7th Street and Rathskeller at the Schmidt Brewery Complex at 882 W 7th Street, St. Paul, MN)

Bring your appetite and thirst! They’ll be selling products from our proud beverage sponsors Sociable Cider Werks and Bad Weather Brewery. Food trucks and caterers will meet your culinary cravings.

The festival provides a great opportunity to explore local culture, support independent artists, and enjoy an unforgettable weekend with friends and family.

If you go

Hours: Friday, April 25, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Rathskeller at the Schmidt Brewery Complex, 9:00 p.m.-midnight The White Squirrel; Saturday April 26, noon-7:00 p.m., Rathskeller at the Schmidt Brewery Complex, 9:00 p.m.-midnight, The White Squirrel; Sunday April 27, noon-5:00 p.m., Rathskeller at the Schmidt Brewery Complex, 5:00 p.m.-midnight The White Squirrel.

No Cover Charge!

For the list of bands, musicians and schedule, visit: instagram.com/soundsofschmidt.

Spring Art Crawl at the Schmidt Brewery
2025-04-25 12:00 - 2025-04-27 19:00 | Schmidt Artists Lofts
April 25-27, Friday 6-9 p.m.; Saturday 12-7 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m. Schmidt Artist Lofts. Free.
Work out all of your spring fling needs with the amazing collection of talented artists at Schmidt Artist Lofts Brewhouse – April 25-27, 2025 in the West 7th Arts District.
This spring’s Art Crawl begins right here at the historic Schmidt Brewery with over 80 artists exhibiting and selling their work. See and shop paintings, ceramics, illustrations, jewelry, photography, block prints, glass art, digital work, fiber arts and more by Schmidt resident artists and our local guest artists.
Your challenge is to search every inch of the 5 level Brew House. Explore each room, gallery, hall and hallway from the tunnel to the rooftop overlooking the St. Paul Skyline. Learn a few new moves at the Dance Studio off the Tunnel Gallery Saturday afternoon. Don’t miss your opportunity to learn from an artist through our Open Palette Art demonstrations on the rooftop. Attend a session and get inspired to test your own artistic abilities. Take in the spectacular view while you chat one-to-one with our artists.
Entries for the 44th Annual MN Congressional District High School Art Competition takes center stage in our Atrium. This new generation of artists offer their youthful insight. The winning piece will be part of a national exhibit at the U.S. Capitol, and runners up will be displayed at congressional offices in St. Paul and Washington D.C.
While in our West 7th neighborhood, expand your art adventure with more art venues and shops nearby. Stay fueled for your day (or weekend) with fabulous food trucks on site and a variety of restaurants within walking distance.
If you go
Attendance is free and Parking is free on nearby streets.
Hours: Friday 6-9 p.m.; Saturday 12-7 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Schmidt Brewhouse – 900 West 7th Street
For more information: www.schmidtartists.com.
